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22 Oversized Planters You Can Make From Upcycled Items

Amp up your curb appeal (and save some cash) by transforming an old tire, trash can or laundry basket into an eye-catching planter.

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Transform a Tire

Don't toss those spent tires! Turn them into chic planters with a little paint and a few basic materials from the hardware store. This planter looks especially pretty filled with colorful blooms like red and white begonias. When you're ready for a new look, simply roll it to another location or paint it a fresh, seasonal color. Get the step-by-step instructions at the link below.

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC

Pretty Pallet Planters

Clever uses for old pallets are never-ending, but sometimes you just want to keep it simple — like upcycling a few old pallet planks into this easy, breezy budget-friendly DIY planter box you can build in about an hour.

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Photo: Cassidy Garcia, Styling by Chelsea Faulkner

Upgrade Old Metal Hanging Baskets

Give your outdoor space the look of an enchanted English garden by transforming inexpensive metal hanging baskets into a gorgeous, cottage-style topiary base for your favorite climbing vine or flower.

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Photo: Cassidy Garcia, Styling by Jill Tennant Design

DIY Galvanized Drink Bucket Planter

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